Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Lexington, Kentucky
The obituaries in the Lexington, Kentucky area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Lexington, Kentucky's history and identity.
Rebecca Elizabeth Warfield
Nov 13, 2018
Rebecca Elizabeth Warfield, 95, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her home in Paris, KY.
A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late Bert Warfield and Laura Massie. She was a former nurse's aide at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home and a member of First Baptist Church on 8th Street in Paris.
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Robert Frederick Mcdaniel
Nov 11, 2018
Robert Frederick McDaniel, 77, husband of Anita LaVerne Roberts McDaniel for 47 years, died Sunday November 11, 2018 at the Bourbon Community Hospital.
A native of Maysville, KY, he was the son of the late Vernie and Mary Jane Pugh McDaniel. He was a retired engineer with IBM, a former Wal-Mart sporting goods employee, a member of...
Helen Gilkey (Burns) Wells
Nov 8, 2018
Helen Gilkey Burns Wells, widow of Lindbergh Wells went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
She was born September 23, 1927 in Bourbon County the daughter of the late William Taylor Burns and Mary Day Parrish. She attended Indian Creek School and Buena Vista School in...
Bennie Paul Pigg
Nov 5, 2018
Bennie Paul Pigg, age 65 of Paris, died on Monday, November 05, 2018 at the Hospice Care Center surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Bennie was born in Louisa, KY on April 25, 1953, the son of the late Ben and Pauline Branham Pigg. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Pigg...
Josephine (Friend) Gross
Nov 4, 2018
Josephine Friend Gross, 80, wife of Mervin Eugene Gross, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Baptist Health Lexington.
She was born August 25, 1938 in Powell County, Kentucky to the late Sidney and Ora Boyd Friend.
She was a retired factory worker and a Kentucky Colonel.
Survivors include, husband, Mervin Eugene Gross;...
Lucille Derrickson
Nov 3, 2018
Graveside services for Lucille Derrickson will be held Thursday, November 8 at 1:30pm in our Garden of Stillwaters. Adams Hill Funeral Home, Winchester KY is in charge of arrangements
Nancy Elizabeth Lemaster
Nov 1, 2018
Nancy Eliabeth Sawdye LeMaster, 78, widow of Larrie LeMaster, died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at her home.
A native of North Evans, New York, she was the daughter of the late Roy Sawdye and Margaret Smith Sawdye. She was a front desk clerk at Howard Johnson and loved to crochet and sew. She was a member of...
John P. White
Oct 28, 2018
Graveside services for John P. White will be held Friday, November 2, 2018 at 1:45 pm in our Garden of Everlasting Life Smith and Smith Funeral Home, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements
Jeffrey Roy Arnold
Oct 27, 2018
Jeffrey Roy Arnold, 43, died Saturday October 27, 2018 at his home in Paris, KY.
A native of Paris, KY, he was the son of Harry and Judy Sexton Harp. He was a former employee of CMWA and a member of Calvary Christian Church. He was a avid Dallas Cowboy and UK Basketball Fan. He enjoyed taking...
Phinehas Hall
Oct 25, 2018
Phinehas Hall, 93, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 25th, 2018. He was a retired salesman for Dawahare's, after 40 years in the clothing business. Phinehas was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Norma, his son Kennith, and his daughter Georgia. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Chareta (David) Forman and Mitzi...
Anna L. Leach
Oct 23, 2018
Anna L. Leach, 66, died Tue, Oct 23, 2018. Service 12pm Tues. Oct 30 at Shiloh Baptist Church. Visit 10am.
Burial will follow in our Garden of Christus at 1:45pm
Dorothy Mae (Anderson) Spivey
Oct 21, 2018
Dorothy Mae Spivey, age 86 of Paris, died at her home on October 21, 2018.
Dorothy was born in Bourbon County, KY on June 28, 1932 the daughter of the late Omer and Josie Roe Anderson.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased in death by her husband, Vernon Spivey, Jr. , a son, Thomas A....
Susie Ann Edwards
Oct 16, 2018
Evangelist Susie Ann the daughter of the late Bishop Benjamin F. Edwards and Florine Kees Edwards, departed this life on Tues, Oct. 16, 2018.
She was a member of New Jerusalem Church of God and served as Minister, Teacher and Musician.
She leaves to mourn her passing her sisters, Carrie Edwards, Ruth Slaughter, Mary (Robert)...
Emma Louise (Hughes) Glass
Oct 16, 2018
Emma Louise Glass, age 83 of Lexington died on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, KY.
Emma was born on February 15, 1935 in Pike County, Kentucky to the late Willie and Nancy Yates Hughes. She was a graduate of Virgie High School and was a homemaker after marrying Kenneth Glass who preceded...
John T. Eckler
Oct 9, 2018
John T. Eckler, 94, widower of Mattie Belle Eckler, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. Born in Georgetown, He was a son of the late Arch and Nettie Eckler.
Survivors are three sons, Jerry Thomas Eckler, Lexington, George Ray (Carolyn) Eckler, Lincoln Co., and Paul E. Eckler, Harrisonville, KY; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service...
Noah Steven Johnson
Oct 8, 2018
Noah Steven Johnson (62) born March 9, 1956 to Icem M. Johnson Sr. and Cora M. Johnson- Bradley. He was a graduate of Paris High School class of 1975, where he lettered in basketball, baseball, football. Upon graduation he worked for Bourbon Hardware, and then the city of Paris, where soon after he met the love of his life,...
Linda Kay "Noo" (Goodpaster) Blake
Oct 8, 2018
Linda Kay "Boo" Goodpaster Blake, 59, widow of the late Randy Blake, died Monday October 8, 2018 at her home.
She was born in Cynthiana, KY to the late Edward Everett Goodpaster, Sr. and the late Ruby Mae Parrish Goodpaster. She was a retired employee of Jerry's Resturant. Linda enjoyed reading and work cross word puzzles, loved...
Lucille (Moore) Ward
Oct 5, 2018
Elect Lady Lucille Ward was born December 26, 1930 in Brentwood, Tennessee to the late William Moore Jr. and Hattie Lee Watkins. On Sabbath Eve, Friday October 5th, 2018 she entered eternal rest, surrounded by family, in the comfort of her home. Lucille was preceded in death by her sister Juanita, brother James Noble, son-in-law Robert Powell and great-grandson...
Raymond Vanhook, Jr
Oct 4, 2018
Raymond VanHook Jr, 83, son of the late Raymond and Alma Lee Taylor VanHook, died Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his home.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Ann Franklin VanHook; daughter, Leiah Lynn VanHook; an aunt, Patty Taylor, Scranton, South Carolina; several cousins; and special friends, Jeanine Kiser, Clara Bowman, Martha Carr,...
Carolyn (Dray) Snapp
Oct 1, 2018
Carolyn Snapp. 77, passed away Oct. 1 in Dayton, OH.
A 12:30 pm graveside will be on Sat. at Evergreen Memory Gardens. She was predeceased by her husband Charles and her parents.
Visitation will be Saturday from 11-12 pm at Kerr Bros. Main Street.
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